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Dukascopy vs Swissquote: which broker is better in 2026?

We compare Dukascopy and Swissquote — two forex & CFD brokers — side by side across regulation, fees, platforms, minimum deposit, and our editorial scores. Based on our overall editorial score, Dukascopy edges ahead (4.0/5), but the right choice depends on what matters most to you — check the breakdown below.

Side-by-side comparison

CriteriaDukascopySwissquote
Overall score 4.0 3.9
Regulation & safety 4.5 4.5
Fees & deposit 4.0 3.0
Platform & assets 4.0 4.0
User support 3.5 4.0
Trust score83/10081/100
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official siteVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailableAvailable
PlatformsJForex (desktop/web), MetaTrader 4, Mobile app, API (FIX/JForex)Advanced Trader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Mobile app
Fee modelECN model: raw spread + volume-based commission — competitive for volume; exact figures not yet verifiedTends toward premium (higher fees than pure forex brokers) in exchange for bank status & security; exact figures not yet verified

Pros & cons

Dukascopy
  • FINMA-licensed Swiss bank — top-tier prudential oversight
  • Transparent ECN/marketplace model (SWFX) with a powerful JForex platform
  • Competitive commissions for volume traders
  • Account structure & the JForex platform can be complex for beginners
  • Minimum deposit relatively high compared to typical retail brokers
  • Leveraged products are high-risk
Swissquote
  • FINMA-licensed Swiss bank + public company (SIX: SQN) — top-tier institutional safety
  • Multi-asset: forex/CFDs, stocks, ETFs, bonds, crypto in one place
  • Platform choice: Advanced Trader + MT4/MT5
  • Fees tend toward premium (not the cheapest) — you 'pay' for bank-grade security
  • Less suitable for cost-sensitive scalpers
  • Leveraged products are high-risk

Regulation at a glance

Dukascopy

Dukascopy Bank SA is a licensed bank & securities dealer supervised by FINMA (the Swiss financial regulator). Its European entity (Dukascopy Europe) is supervised in Latvia. Its 'Swiss bank' status adds a layer of prudential oversight.

Swissquote

Swissquote Bank Ltd is a licensed bank supervised by FINMA (Switzerland); other entities are supervised by the FCA (UK), DFSA (Dubai), MAS (Singapore), and others. Publicly listed on the SIX exchange (SQN) — high financial transparency.